Seven Inspirational Concepts Extracted from Milan Design Week's 'Apartments' - Spaces Revamped by the Globally Renowned and Innovative Design Masters
Design enthusiasts, unite! The globetrotting design community has descended upon Milan for the annual Milan Design Week, and it's time to feast your eyes on some of the world's finest design creations. From glitzy showrooms to enchanting apartments, this city has been transformed into a design-lover's playground.
So, why are apartments my go-to during the Milan Design Week? I think it's because there's something extraordinary about seeing these innovative ideas brought to life in real-world settings. Unlike installations that may beg for stand-and-stare moments, apartments allow you to immerse yourself in the designs and truly experience their impact on space.
This year, the apartments are more breathtaking than ever, leaving our editors and writers spellbound with all kinds of home décor inspiration. But, what about applying these design trends to your humble abode? Absolutely! Let's dive into some of the fascinating trends that have caught my attention, drawing from the creativity at the heart of Milan Design Week.
1. Starring Role
Artemest's L'Appartamento at Palazzo Donizetti (Via Gaetano Donizetti 48, Milan) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a showcase of Italian craftsmanship and design prowess. Among the grand displays, the 'Reading Room' by Saudi-based design studio Nebras Aljoaib takes the cake for my favorite space.
It boasts a lineup of delectable design elements, but the standout piece is the remarkable Bottega Veneziana light blue chandelier that graces this room. This ensemble champions my belief that any room can captivate an audience if it showcases a hero piece with a 'One Amazing Thing' quality.
2. Bold and Beautiful
In the apartment's foyer, designer Simone Haag creates a subtle yet striking balance between the elegant simplicity and opulent grandeur that define Italian design. A vivid, lacquered red coffee table takes center stage, setting off an explosion of red hues that are poised to steal the design crown this year.
From accent chairs and sofas to tables, this vibrant shade of red is making waves in the design world. Combining this bold color with sophisticated design elements results in a look that's contemporary yet classic. When styled with refinement, a pop of red can make even the most basic décor appear extravagant.
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3. Scaling Up
Bocci's brilliant installation with The Future Perfect's David Alhadeff is a masterclass in the art of scale and repetition in lighting. With a focus on using large, cloud-like pendants as bedroom lighting, this design shatters the notion that large lights have to be harsh or unflattering.
The romantic, atmospheric lighting adds warmth and intimacy to the space, demonstrating the allure of well-scaled lighting fixtures that bring a room together.
4. Light in Darkness
At Muuto's design apartment, located at Via Solferino 11, the contemporary Italian furniture brand showcases a mesmerizing and sophisticated fusion of color in the modern living room. The palette is dark and cozy yet offers a lesson in how to successfully decorate with dark colors.
The secret to this space's success lies in its thoughtful juxtaposition of matte and shiny elements. This creates depth and dimension, ensuring that the design does not feel overwhelming or dull.
5. Gradient Glamour
Muuto's apartment also emphasizes the power of color drenching, albeit through a tonal approach that adds contrast and softness to the look. Visionary stylist Luke Arthur Wells, a writer for our website, marvels at the room's sense of depth despite the dark, forest-y green tones that dominate.
By incorporating brighter lime green for accents, the designers have created an inviting and dynamic space that proves a lesson in color drenching done right.
6. Raw and Refined
The Brera Design Apartment, at Via Palermo 1, is another marvel to add to your Milan Design Week itinerary, boasting exquisite designs informed by the Fuorisalone's 'Connected Worlds' theme. Design duo Daniele Bortotto and Giorgia Zanellato have created 'Orizzonti', an apartment experience that showcases their unique design philosophy.
One design element that stands out is the raw, organic nature of the paint lines in the dining room. This unexpected detail transforms the space into a captivating and somewhat rustic haven.
7. Dreamy Hues
Prepare yourself for an ethereal, ombre-infused design experience at the Brera Design Apartment's living area. The space dons a stunning arrangement of warm, dreamy hues reminiscent of a desert horizon.
Contrasted with a refreshing burst of vibrant yellow, the overall effect is resplendent yet modern. If you're hooked on this design trend but weren't quite ready to embrace it earlier, this comeback may just be the persuasive twist you've been waiting for.
For more Milan Design Week inspiration, stay tuned as our editors sift through the creativity and curate the essential takeaways for you. Don't let the thrill of Milan's design extravaganza escape you!
- The 'Reading Room' by Saudi-based design studio Nebras Aljoaib in Artemest's L'Appartamento at Palazzo Donizetti, with a standout Bottega Veneziana light blue chandelier, showcases a hero piece with a 'One Amazing Thing' quality, captivating an audience in any room.
- Designer Simone Haag's foyer at the same apartment features a bold and beautiful vibrant, lacquered red coffee table that showcases the trend of combining this striking color with sophisticated design elements for a contemporary yet classic look.
- Bocci's brilliant installation with The Future Perfect's David Alhadeff at Milan Design Week demonstrates the allure of well-scaled lighting fixtures, shattering the notion that large lights have to be harsh or unflattering.
- Muuto's design apartment at Via Solferino 11 showcases a mesmerizing and sophisticated fusion of dark colors, offering a lesson in how to successfully decorate with dark colors through the thoughtful juxtaposition of matte and shiny elements.
- Muuto's apartment, hosted by stylist Luke Arthur Wells, showcases the power of color drenching, with a tonal approach that adds contrast and softness to the look, creating an inviting and dynamic space.
- Design duo Daniele Bortotto and Giorgia Zanellato's 'Orizzonti' apartment experience at the Brera Design Apartment showcases an unexpected raw, organic nature in the dining room, transforming the space into a captivating and rustic haven.
- The Brera Design Apartment's living area offers an ethereal, ombre-infused design experience, featuring warm, dreamy hues reminiscent of a desert horizon and reinforcing the comeback of this trend with a refreshing twist.
